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Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

A Weekend Getaway Guide to Guerneville, The Russian River’s Idyllic Summer Retreat

Weekend Getaways

What to Do in Guerneville, Northern California’s Most Fun-Loving Small Town

When the weather’s warm, visitors come to this small, LGBTQ+ friendly town on the Russian River to swim, kayak, sunbathe, and enjoy award-winning ice cream.

September 1, 2023 12:00 PM

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Jessie Beck

Air Travel News

Air New Zealand Unveils Lie-Flat Beds Designed for Economy

The sleeping pods could be a “game changer” for long-haul travel.

February 26, 2020 05:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination

LIVE from Lake Como: Talking to Valentina De Santis, owner and CEO of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

August 27, 2020 05:24 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know

Disney’s $1 billion park expansion has more in common with a major metropolis than you’d expect.

May 31, 2019 04:20 PM

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Nicole Antonio

A solo hiker with a blue backpack walking on a trail surrounded by ferns, redwoods, and a fallen tree just beyond them in Redwoods National Park

Travel for Good

5 Ways to Be a More Conscientious Traveler During Climate Change

No place is immune to the effects of extreme weather. But travelers can be part of the solution when they visit the right way.

November 12, 2021 11:36 AM

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Sally Kohn

Books

International Cookbooks That Will Bring the Spirit of Travel to Your Table

For travelers who are fans of fine food, spring offers a bounty of evocative cookbooks. Here are eight of our picks.

April 4, 2018 04:57 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Tips + News

TripAdvisor Ends Ticket Sales to Attractions That Breed or Buy Dolphins and Whales

The travel site will immediately begin work to remove products that aren’t in line with its new rules.

October 2, 2019 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Aerial view of Cortez beach with sand beach, with wooden piers, and beach houses on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

U.S. Beaches

7 Airbnb Beach Houses Still Available to Rent This Summer

Summer vacation rentals are booking up fast in the United States in 2024—but it’s not too late.

June 7, 2024 01:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

International Beaches

7 Reasons Why Grenada is the Perfect—and Out of the Ordinary—Holiday Getaway

With island-hopping, farm-to-table cuisine, and myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation, this Caribbean island makes for an ideally exceptional escape this winter.

Sponsored by Pure Grenada

A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

Loyalty + Rewards

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

Epic Trips

Why the Next Mountain You Conquer Should Be in Russia

On a summit adventure of Russia’s Mount Elbrus, writer Kathleen Rellihan finds that politics aside, a country’s people and its peaks should be experienced firsthand.

July 24, 2018 07:26 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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